Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Our Ben Trager build - Walls! Photo overload 241Dec 01, 2014 12:19 am So far so good I guess :p when the final wall goes in and ensuite is bricked I'll have a better idea, theatre is deceiving I think! It's 4.5 longx3.15 wide from memory, we wish we had made it longer now seeing how much alfresco we have but not to worry, couldn't make it any wider. Our build thread: https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=70984 Re: Our Ben Trager build - Walls! Photo overload 242Dec 01, 2014 10:29 pm That's still a good size ![]() First Build, Commodore Homes, Alkimos Beach. My build thread: https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=69032 Re: Our Ben Trager build - Walls! Photo overload 243Dec 01, 2014 10:41 pm Plate high inspection with our SS is Wednesday afternoon, hopefully we can find out when the next stage will happen ![]() Our build thread: https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=70984 Re: Our Ben Trager build - Walls! Photo overload 244Dec 01, 2014 11:24 pm Geeeeeeez, guessing you didnt get the same brickies that did my house, they stretched 20 days work out to 40, brilliant progress, looking good. Re: Our Ben Trager build - Walls! Photo overload 245Dec 03, 2014 12:49 pm Wow its really cracking on! Its going to look so commanding on that corner ![]() Re: Our Ben Trager build - Walls! Photo overload 246Dec 03, 2014 4:55 pm Plate high inspection went super! Our site supervisor was lovely and seemed very on the ball. Our brickies ran out of bricks and have a tiny bit left to go so hopefully if they turn up tomorrow like planned, brick work will be finished on Friday and our top floor will start going up next week! The trusses and timber are all there ready to go and if everything goes as planned we will have a upper floor slab before Christmas - awesome!! Our build thread: https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=70984 Re: Our Ben Trager build - Walls! Photo overload 247Dec 03, 2014 5:29 pm Your having a good run at the moment, congrats on reaching this stage. Is the second level framed or built from bricks? Re: Our Ben Trager build - Walls! Photo overload 248Dec 03, 2014 5:32 pm Second level is wood framed, my partner is a roof chippy so he will be doing it so luckily we won't have a wait for a chippy come January. We are having a great run I hope it keeps up! Hows your roof going? Our build thread: https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=70984 Re: Our Ben Trager build - Walls! Photo overload 249Dec 03, 2014 8:40 pm What did "plate heigh inspection" involve? Just you and the SS? Glad everything is on a roll for you. http://www.housebythewater.wordpress.com From blank block to new home in Mandurah, Western Australia. viewtopic.php?f=31&t=65564 Re: Our Ben Trager build - Walls! Photo overload 250Dec 03, 2014 10:09 pm Some builders don't do it I believe, but you just go through the house and raise any issues you want rectified. Our build thread: https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=70984 Re: Our Ben Trager build - Walls! Photo overload 251Dec 03, 2014 11:28 pm First floor went up quick! ![]() First Build, Commodore Homes, Alkimos Beach. My build thread: https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=69032 Re: Our Ben Trager build - Walls! Photo overload 252Dec 05, 2014 2:00 am Wow awesome!!! Been travelling so out of town for a few weeks but finally managed to check in and brilliant to see how well you're going! Will ask u for tips when our plate high inspection happens! Our build thread [url]https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?t=71492/url] Prestart: 18/7/14 Final plans: 13/8/14 Building permit: 30/9/14 Re: Our Ben Trager build - Walls! Photo overload 253Dec 06, 2014 3:52 pm Today's progress, we are just 2 walls away from completion but the new bricks haven't been delivered yet. Hopefully monday! Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Theatre...there is a poo in there which is really hope is a dogs! Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Stairwell and store room door Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Master and ensuite Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Entry Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Hopefully next weekend I'll have upper slab prep photos! Our build thread: https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=70984 Re: Our Ben Trager build - Walls! Photo overload 254Dec 07, 2014 12:36 pm Lovely! It's coming along very nicely Archetto Re: Our Ben Trager build - Walls! Photo overload 255Dec 18, 2014 11:28 am Hi there, Forgive me if you have already answered this question (I haven't read every post)....or would prefer to PM the answer. My husband and I are considering BT to build on a rear strata block and was wondering whether you could recommend them based on your experience? I must admit, I have read a lot of bad reviews (more than most builders it would seem?) and wondered why that was to be honest? Thanks for your time and hope your build is going awesome! Re: Our Ben Trager build - Walls! Photo overload 256Dec 20, 2014 7:37 pm Hi, we haven't had any problems as yet and I would recommend them, I've read more bad reviews on other 2 storey builders to be honest who have been around longer and should know better (101 for example, have a look at the product review website). I don't have any regrets for choosing BTH and our build has been moving along very quickly and before schedule Photo update! Our upper floor has started to go up ready for slab pour in January. Our brickies did a great job with the walls. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Stairwell Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Master Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Re: Our Ben Trager build - Walls! Photo overload 257Dec 20, 2014 7:44 pm Thanks so much for your feedback! Your journey looks exciting. I can't wait to start! ![]() Re: Our Ben Trager build - Walls! Photo overload 258Dec 21, 2014 12:16 pm Coming along very nicely Archetto! It's looking great Re: Our Ben Trager build - Walls! Photo overload 259Dec 22, 2014 1:43 pm Looking awesome archetto! Love the progress ![]() First Build, Commodore Homes, Alkimos Beach. My build thread: https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=69032 Re: Our Ben Trager build - Walls! Photo overload 260Dec 22, 2014 2:03 pm Our build thread: https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=70984 I second taking your plans elsewhere. They're yours (unless you ended up in one of those cheaper arrangements where you don't own the rights and the build will be tendered… 2 32731 Thank you so much everyone. This all makes a lot of sense. I guess when you talk to a builder who butters up everything to look very polished, you get to start believing… 7 69826 If you are in Victoria you have a statutory right to your own building inspector regardless of builder's consent. No negotiations are required. However the builder will… 1 13715 ![]() |